A federal jury in Los Angeles ruled in favor of plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against the NFL, ordering the league to pay around $4.7 billion in damages for violating antitrust laws with the NFL Sunday Ticket product. The NFL plans to appeal this decision, which could triple the damages to over $14 billion, impacting both residential and commercial subscribers. The league criticized the verdict, aiming to overturn it by questioning the jury's rationale and the judge's decisions. This ruling may accelerate the NFL's pursuit of an 18-game regular season schedule amidst ongoing legal battles and financial implications.